Trees
Hydrangea paniculata 'DVP PINKY'
Pinky Winky panicle hydrangea
Large flower clusters open white and gradually turn pink from the base while their tips continue to grow. This creates a two-toned display from summer into fall. The upright shrub supplies late-season structure and flowers suitable for cutting or drying.
At a glance
- Sun
- Full sun to part sun
- Size
- Height: 6–8 ft. · Width: 6–8 ft.
- Water
- Average; moist, well-drained soil
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 3–9
- Bloom
- White aging pink; summer–early fall
Sizes & prices
- #7$124.99
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Landscape use & tree form
- Use
- Ornamental flowering specimen; mixed border
- Major issues
- Brittle branches can break under heavy flowers, snow or wind; leaf spots and mildew may occur.
- Fruit / litter
- Dry capsules and fading flower heads persist; generally minor fruit litter.
- Form
- Upright, rounded shrub.
- Growth rate
- Moderate; grows more vigorously with favorable moisture and soil.
Resistance & tolerances
- Deer
- Deer may browse leaves and flower buds; protect young plants.
- Drought
- Moderate species-level tolerance after establishment, but flowering is best with consistent moisture.
- Wet soil
- Poor drainage and prolonged saturation can damage roots.
Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.
Pollinators & wildlife
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies
Seasonal interest
- Foliage
- Deciduous
Growing & care
- Pruning
- Blooms on new wood: shorten crown shoots in late winter or early spring. In standards, retain the trunk and remove shoots below the raised crown.
- Soil
- Rich, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil; mulch shallow roots.
Sources & photo credits
University of Georgia Extension
Photo: Cephas / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Reviewed September 22, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.